bun hairstyles

Looking for a little hair inspiration today? Take a look at the updo Kate Middleton (a.k.a. Duchess Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge), wore to the Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan at St Paul's Cathedral. The low bun with twist details was perhaps one of her loveliest looks yet. View image | gettyimages.com View image | gettyimages.com Of course, Middleton is no stranger to pulling off a good hat—she's done it time and time again. But her real superpower is finding hairstyles (or at least a good hairstylist) that goes perfectly with the shape of her topper. PS: She also wore a new piece of sapphire jewelry for the occasion. read more

Our must-discuss hairstyle this morning: the topknot Cara Delevingne wore while event-hopping in London yesterday. This photo is from last night's global launch of the Kate Moss for Topshop collection (we gave you a sneak peek here). I'm not saying this is a hairstyle any of us would want to actually wear; I'm just saying it's cooler than most of us could ever hope to be. Reasons: 1. The way the blond French braid around her forehead mirrors the gold chain around her neck and how the two form a halo (almost a golden heart) framing her face. 2. How that bun is such a perfectly round ball of hair. It's a little sculpture, and its geometric precision mimics the crazy symmetry of Cara's facial features. 3. OK, this isn't directly about the bun, but Cara has silver shimmer combed into her famous eyebrows, and it echoes the shine around her eyes, and the combination is everything. The slicked-back hair puts the spotlight on this mesmerizing makeup effect. Do you agree that Cara Delevingne killed it with her Topshop topknot? Would any of you dare to wear this hairstyle? read more

I told you the topknot was still huge! Usually, it's Paris Fashion Week where we see the really wacky runway hairstyles. But to accent a Tweety Bird-inspired collection, The Blonds presented some ginormous cartoonish topknots at spring 2014 Fashion Week in NYC yesterday. It's amazing there were no incidents of models toppling over under the weight of these precarious balls of hair! Oh, and those brows and the yellow-and-blue cat-eye are beyond amazing. Clearly. (P.S. I'm sure some of you are annoyed that the brand spells its name Blonds and not Blondes?) Photo: Getty Images read more

Oh, the topknot—whether you love it or think it looks like something silly from a Dr. Seuss book, this trendy hairstyle appears to be going nowhere this fall. So far this week (and it's only Tuesday), I've spotted sleek topknots on two different celebrities at high-profile events. Dakota Fanning topped her genie-like outfit with a twisty topknot at the premiere of Night Moves at the Toronto International Film Festival. And the lovely Uma Thurman hit up spring 2014 Fashion Week with the same topknot hairstyle. Will you be walking around with a topknot this fall, or are you eager to see this hair trend disappear? Photos: Getty Images read more

I would like to publicly thank Scarlett Johansson for reminding womankind that while braids and twists and beehives are nice, we can always return to the plain-old classic bun and look totally perfect. Even on one of the fanciest red carpets (in this case, at a movie premiere during the Venice Film Festival). Scarlett's isn't even a perfectly coiffed bun; it has a natural, everyday look about it, right down to little flyaways catching the wind. And yet, I can't imagine any fancier, more complicated hairstyle making her look more beautiful here. Can you? Photos: Getty Images read more

The braided updo Amber Heard wore yesterday at the Hollywood Hollywood Foreign Press Association's 2013 Installation Luncheon in so damn pretty, it should be studied by science. Science, I tell you. Nothing particularly new or out-of-the-box here. Hey, her hair was just French-braided down the sides and brought into a side bun, something we've seen before. But it was just so well done. I especially like how the top braid was pulled from so far over on the left and the wispy pieces hanging down in the front. Gorgeous. Go ahead, stare at it. It just gets better the longer you look. Photos: Getty Images read more

A bun and a ponytail came together on top of actress Stana Katic's head last night at the premiere of Elysium to create one of the most adorable hairstyles in history. Her hair was pulled high and twisted around around loosely so some parts went into a bun shape while others hung down like the ends of a ponytail. It's like the Audrey Hepburn's more relaxed sister-hairstyle. So cute. This would be perfect for a late-summer bridesmaid updo, don't you think? Or it could even work for a long night out, since it doesn't matter if it stays perfect or not. Actually, now that I think about it, this might be the most practical wear-anywhere hairstyle we've seen in ages. You into it? Photos: Getty Images read more

When it comes to romantic bun hairstyles, well, there's usually not a ton to say other than, "Oh, look at that pretty romantic bun hairstyle!" The one Rose Byrne wore to the Blue Jasmine L.A. premiere, however, is the exception. It's so creative! Her hair was pulled back loosely, so the waves in her hair stayed intact, giving this updo a really nice texture. But it's the back that I really get excited about. Her hair was twisted up into a mini-French twist before it was secured into a hair elastic and whipped into a bun. Just a little extra hit of loveliness there to smack you in the face with pretty. This look would be perfect for a summer wedding, don't you think? Love this! Photos: Getty Images read more

There is only one thing I do not love about Nicole Richie's hair, and that is that I can't have it. I just don't have the right texture or thickness to pull off 90 percent of the amazing bohemian-sexy, trendy hairstyles she wears. But wait! Look at the hairstyle Nicole wore on the set of Extra yesterday. This is one look literally anyone with long hair can totally copy in about 4.5 seconds. This hairstyle is so simple: Instead of just putting in a ponytail and then twisting it into a bun, the way I do pretty much every day during summer's humid peak, Nicole braided the tail first. Instant cute braidy bun! Do you ever make a braid bun like this? What do you think of this ultra-easy Nicole Richie hair idea? Photo: Splash News read more

If you're looking for something to inspire your next low-bun hairstyle, then AnnaSophia Robb's cute side guy here might just be the ticket. As you can see, her hair was twisted to one side into a rope and just sort of pinned loosely, so it wasn't quite perfect. The effect is soft and almost touchable but still cute. Two things we can all take away from this: (1) Putting a bun so it's slightly askew is an easy way to update it. And (2) letting things fall out throughout the day can sometimes look like a nice choice rather than an accident. So don't stress about it. Any of you inspired by this look? Photos: Getty Images read more

Sticky-out bun hairstyles are few and far between in Hollywood, but actress Bella Heathcote decided to whip one out last night at the opening of a new Helmut Newton exhibit. You into it? It's coiled so it sticks out from her head as opposed to flat against it like a cinnamon roll.* It's a little edgier than your usual bun, but it would also make using a head-rest in a car or movie theater the most uncomfortable thing in the world. Would you wear your bun like this? *OK, now who wants a Cinnabon? Photos: Film Magic/Getty Images read more

The rose-shaped bun is my favorite wedding hair idea of the moment, and my love for the look only continues to grow each time I see it. Did you catch the blossomy braid bun Nicole Kidman wore in Cannes over the weekend, for example? If you love this wedding hair idea like I do, check out this rose-shaped bun how-to I got from hairstylist Anna Cantu, creative artist for Farouk Systems. 1. Build up tons of texture. Sprinkle texturizing powder at your roots and create waves all over your head (in whatever direction), ideally using a tapered curling iron like the Chi Orbit Styler. 2. Section the hair, making a strong part from the left temple to the right ear; tease, then begin to make a loose braid. As you braid, you can pull pieces out to create a messy look. Finish the braid with a small elastic and section away. 3. Next, take the opposite section from temple to lower nape and begin a low loose braid. Remember to pull pieces out to create texture in the braids. Secure and section away. 4. Now tease the roots of the loose back section and begin to braid it. This section read more

There's not a lot that's new in the side-bun category, but something struck me this one on Kate Beckinsale... And that's how her hair is parted. Notice that her front pieces are parted on the side, then the rest is brushed back away from her face, sans part. What this does: It keeps the updo from looking harsh in any way, which makes it extra perfect for the boho-friendly, toss-on-a-hat season spring we're having. Basically, it's the exact perfect way to wear a side bun right now. So get on it, bun lovers! Photos: Getty Images read more

Can this be the same Angelina Jolie who famously flashed alllll that leg at the Oscars whilst wearing a straight-up-sexy flame-red lip? No, the demure creature seen at the G8 Summit yesterday in London must have been someone else. Just look at this ultra-classic, retro hair and makeup. The round bun, the pale lip, that simple black-lined eye—this look is the timeless pearl necklace of beauty. And, oh, look, she's wearing one of those too. It's all very Audrey Hepburn. Source: vanityfair.com via Petra on Pinterest How do you like this more conservative hair and makeup look on Angelina? Share below! Photo: Getty Images read more

Rachel McAdams is werkin' that new red hair—check out the sassy topknot she wore to last night's L.A. premiere of To the Wonder. Wondering how to create a topknot like this on yourself? Here are some tips from the guy who created Rachel's: celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend. "I love a topknot, and I am so happy this trend is sticking around," he says. "They are young, cool, and super modern." To keep your topknot looking more chic and polished (instead of like you just left the gym), here are Mark's tips. 1. Spray dry shampoo at your roots to add texture; Mark used Dove Refresh+Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo on Rachel. 2. Rake through a dime-size amount of leave-in conditioner to add lots of shine before gathering the hair just in front of the crown of the head and pulling it into a ponytail. 3. Spray texturizing spray--Mark used Sally Hershberger Genius Spray Wax—into the ponytail, then twist the hair around the base of the ponytail, tucking the ends under the knot to hide them. Secure with plenty of bobby pins (he used 12!). "I always make an X with two bobby pins when securing, and I always spray dry shampoo read more

Everything about this picture of Rosario Dawson at the Trance premiere yesterday is perfect. Perfect dress. Perfect hair. Perfect makeup. Perfect pose to show it all off. And I think we all need to take a second to admire it. There's nothing that noteworthy here on its own—hey, it's just a regular ol' loose side bun we're talking about here, and her makeup is kind of subtle for a red carpet. But I love the way it falls softly to her shoulder and draws your eye back down toward all the detail on the back of her dress. And I adore that her lips echo the color of the dress in a sheer way so they don't compete. Overall, a perfect look head-to-torso (the bottom half looks great too, but that's really more the fashion department's territory). Agree or disagree? Photos: Film Magic/Getty Images read more

In case you woke up not knowing, the newly anointed Princess of the Universe is Jennifer Lawrence, who not only won the Best Actress Oscar last night but won hearts while charmingly falling upstairs en route to collect the prize (women everywhere: "see, she's just like us! she could be our best friend!"). Well, I feel it's my duty to make sure you see your imaginary BFF's other major beauty look of the weekend, from the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday. While J-Law's Oscars look was more about subtle glamour, her Indy look featured an all-out-sexy smoky eye / pink lipstick combo, plus trendy top knot. Now here's a pic of Jennifer's smoky eye / nude lip / updo at the Oscars, in case you somehow forgot--or didn't watch OR see any post-show coverage (I hope they don't revoke your American citizenship!). She's winning our Oscars beauty poll at the moment! Time for some Jennifer Lawrence vs. Jennifer Lawrence fun: Which awards-show beauty look do you prefer--her Oscars glamour or her Independent Spirit sass? Share below! Photos: Getty Images read more

Hair gel ... now that's one beauty product I have not dabbled in lately. Or since approximately sixth grade, when I had scrunchy crunchy perm curls. But Rachel Weisz is making me wonder whether hair gel is just what I need in my life right now. Here's why. That's Rachel (who I just adore) at the premiere of The Great and Powerful Oz; her hair is slicked back into a simple looped ponytail/bun. It's a hairstyle we've all worn 100 times before--but hers is extra sleek and shiny and free of flyaways--and the reason is good old-fashioned hair gel. The interesting trick: Hairstylist Ben Skervin combed Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Mega Firm Hold Gel ($4, people) through her dry hair. Weird, right? First he did a smooth blow dry, then flat-ironed Rachel's hair and made a low pony. The he combed just a touch of the gel through the tail, looped the ponytail and pinned it in place. He finished by smoothing a bit of gel over the top of her hair to keep it smooth and shiny. Rachel's hair does look a bit product-y, but I think that totally works with her structured modern dress. So yeah, I'm thinking read more

What better to do on a blizzard-conditions Friday afternoon than flip through some of the pretty photos coming off the Fashion Week runways? While entertaining myself in this fashion, I came across the perfect snowy-day hairstyle for just about anyone. The models at the Houghton show wore their hair swept into these super-low, swoopy buns. Wouldn't you know, Beth was just talking about sassy ways to wear a low bun. And wouldn't you know, I happen to be wearing pretty much this exact hairstyle right now. We're just so ahead of things, we can't help it. Given the crazy forecast, I didn't bother fully blowdrying my hair--I just smoothed the front sections and hairline area and then swept it into a low hat-friendly bun. It actually looks really pretty! I should do this more often. Oh, and here's a pretty, snow-dusted-bun photo that's been making its way around Pinterest today, appropriately. Source: brittanickel.tumblr.com via P.S.- I made this... on Pinterest Anyway, there's some weekend hair inspiration for you, but obviously you can also feel free to ignore me and proceed to burrow into your couch until the clouds clear. Stay warm everyone! xo Photo: Getty Images read more

I don't know about you, but I've been feeling over the high bun hairstyle recently—they were just a little too everywhere for awhile there. That's why I've been obsessed with finding fun, sassy, new ways to update a low one. Here are four options I'm digging: You can... Coil one all up like they did over on The Beauty Department: Source: trendhunter.com via Beth on Pinterest Wrap one in an oblong shape and let pieces dangle down here and there: Source: fuckyeahrunwayhair.tumblr.com via Beth on Pinterest Go tucked-under with a wide lock of hair wrapped around the base: Source: dazeddigital.com via Beth on Pinterest Or separate it into several sections and weave them all into a ball: Source: fuckyeahrunwayhair.tumblr.com via Beth on Pinterest They're all pretty, sophisticated, and, most importantly for those sick of the ballerina thing, not high. Which would you wear? Photos: via Pinterest read more